Def Comedy Jam
Def Comedy Jam is a HBO television series produced by Russell Simmons. The series had its original run from July 1, 1992 to January 1, 1997. The show returned on HBO's fall lineup in 2006. Def Comedy Jam helped to launch the careers of several African-American stand-up comedians.
Seasons
The classic HBO comedy series from Russell Simmons that launched the careers of legendary comics including Bernie Mac, Cedric the Entertainer, Chris Tucker, Dave Chappelle, Tracey Morgan, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, and more
E1Steve White, Derrick Fox, Yvette Wilson, Joe Torry
Mar 7, 1992
E2Ricky Harris, Reggie McFadden, Anthony J. Brown, Adele Givens
E3Bernard Jeffrey McCollough (Bernie Mac), Steve Harvey, Vince D. Rodney Winfield
E4Laura Hayes, Bill Bellamy, Ted Carpenter, George Rogers (G.I. George)
E5Pierre Edwards, D.L. Hughley, A.J. Jamal, Marva Moncrieffe (Simply Marvalous)
E6William Wilson, Michael Colyar, Tony Brown, Ajai Sanders
E7Robin Montague, Tommy Chunn, James Stephens III, Tony Woods
E8Reynaldo Rey, Eddie Griffin, Darcel Blagmon (Fat Doctor), Arceneaux & Mitchell
E1Alonzo Jones (Hamburger), Chris Tucker, Bernie Mac, Kevin Anthony
Aug 8, 1992
E2Cedric the Entertainer, Andre Covington, Angela Means
Aug 15, 1992
E3Lester Barrie, Royale, JB Smoove, and Myra J
Aug 22, 1992
E4Chinnita Morris (Chocolate), Dave Chappelle, D.L. Hughley, Mystro Clark
Aug 29, 1992
E5Buddy Lewis, Chriss Charles, Marc Knox (Flex), Ken Cox
Sep 5, 1992
E6George Willborn, Bill Bellamy, Kenny Howell, J'Vonne Pearson
Sep 12, 1992
E7Charles Cozart, Kevin Lee, Adele Givens, Anthony Johnson
Sep 19, 1992
E8Karen Addison, Michael Colyar, Terrence Bruton (Jay), Mike Bonner
Sep 26, 1992
E9Aries Spears, Arnez E. Johnson (Arnez J.), William Stephenson, Ellen Cleghorne
Oct 10, 1992
E10Kahil Shkymba (The Great Kris Kringle), Marva Moncrieffe (Simply Marvalous), Bradley Lowery, Jonathan Slocumb
Oct 17, 1992
E11Terry Willis (Terry Tuff), Joe Torry, Thea Vidale, Melvin George III
Oct 24, 1992
E12Rushion McDonald, Brandon Bowlin, Ted Carpenter, T.P. Hearn
Oct 31, 1992
E1Daniel Gardner, Chris Thomas, Mark Jackson (Faceman), Tracey Morgan
Jul 10, 1993
E2Garfield, Sheryl Underwood, Chris Tucker, Warren Hutcherson
Jul 17, 1993
E3Carl Strong, Adele Givens, Cortez W. Jackson (Cortez), Dave Edwards
Jul 24, 1993
E4Bill Hill, Chriss Charles, Kool Bubba Ice, Darryl Littleton (D'Militant)
Jul 31, 1993
E5Faizon Love, Reggie McFadden, Royale Watkins, Yvette Wilson
Aug 7, 1993
E6Mark Wheatle, Terry Hodges, Joe Torry, Wan Dexter
Aug 14, 1993
E7Gordon Brown III (Doo Doo Brown), Steve Harvey, Lenny Varnedoe, Warren Thomas
Aug 21, 1993
E8Andrew Ford (Downtown Tony Brown), Ardie Foqua, Melanie Comacho
Aug 28, 1993
E9Rickey Smiley, Laura Hayes, Dante Carter, Sherman Golden
Sep 4, 1993
E10Marvin Thomas, Henry Welch, Ricky Harris, Blair Shannon
Sep 11, 1993
E11Lester Bibbs, Ted Carpenter, Cory Z. Miller (Zooman), Edwonda White
Sep 18, 1993
E12Doug Starks, Arnez E. Johnson (Arnez J.), T.J. McGhee, Cathy Melton
Sep 25, 1993
E1Episode 1
Mystro, Gerald Kelly, Mo'Nique, Paul Mooney
E2Episode 2
Wil, Frantz Casseus, Billy D., Chris Thomas
E3Episode 3
Donnell Rawlings, Sommore, Wyatt the One Man Riot, J. Anthony Brown
E4Episode 4
Brooklyn Mike, Amazing Grace, Special K.
E5Episode 5
Joe Clair, Shucky Duckey, Talent, Marvin Dixon
E6Episode 6
Tommy Chun, Don 'DC' Curry, Montanna Taylor, 'Downtown' Tony Brown
E7Episode 7
Shang, Mark Reedy, Sandy Brown, A.J. Johnson
E8Episode 8
Bruce Bruce, Buddy Lewis, World Famous Guy T.
E9Episode 9
Ian Edwards, Keith Robinson, Tasha Smith, Dave Chappelle
E10Episode 10
Steve White, Deon Cole, Willie Ashbury, Speedy
E11Episode 11
Darrell Heath, Mugga, Tony Sculfield, Cedric the Entertainer
E12Episode 12
Tony Woods, Alex Thomas, Geoff Brown, Arceneaux and Mitchell
E1Episode 1
Tony Roberts, J. B. Smoove, Spike Davis, Kenny Howell
E2Episode 2
J'Vonne Pearson, Dartanyan, Talent
E3Episode 3
Guy T., Ruben Paul, Tone Tone, Sommore
E4Episode 4
Andrew Fraser, Lavelle Crawford, Small Frie, Will E. D.J. Robo
E5Episode 5
Jimique Straker, Darian Perkins, Warren Hutchenson, Michael Colyar
E6Episode 6
Redd Grande, Willie Brown, Dana Point, D.L. Hughley
E7Episode 7
Tommy Chunn, Tim Murray, James Stevens III, Arnez J.
E8Episode 8
Mike Epps, Alonzo Hamberger Jones, Reg Ballard, Earthquake
E9Episode 9
Rob Stapleton, Macio, Billy D., Reggie McFarland
E10Episode 10
Freddy Ricks, Joe Recca, Cortney Gee, Cedric the Entertainer
E11Episode 11
Freezy Luv, Royale Watkins, Paul Mooney, Tracey Morgan
E12Episode 12
Flex, Mike B., Tone X., Wanda Smith
E1Tony Rock,Sommore,Capone
Sep 10, 2006
E2Vince Morris,Adele Givens,EarthQuake
Sep 17, 2006
E3Jay Phillips,Dominique,Tony Roberts
Sep 24, 2006
E4Kevin Hart,Melanie Comarcho,Kat Williams
Oct 1, 2006
E5Bruce Bruce,Deray,D.L. Hughley
Oct 8, 2006
E6Aris Spears,J.J.,Arnez J
Oct 15, 2006
E7Alex Thomas,Roz,Don
Oct 29, 2006
E8Esau McGraw,Leslie,Bill Bellamy
Nov 5, 2006
E9Joe Clair,Jasper Redd,Mark Curry,Red Grant
Nov 12, 2006
E10Rodney Perry,Talent,Deon Cole,Kenny Howell
Nov 19, 2006
E11T. Rex,Corey Holcomb,Chris Spencer,Guy Torry
Nov 26, 2006
E1Vincent Oshana, Gina Yashere, Capone, Damon Wayans Jr.
Jan 6, 2008
E2Gilson Lubin, Vanessa Fraction, Patrice O'Neal
Jan 13, 2008
E3Smokey, Tiffany Haddish, Big Rome, Tony Roberts
Jan 20, 2008
E4Roy Wood Jr., Kyle Groom, Russell Peters
Jan 27, 2008
E5Wil Sylvince, Cory Fernandez, Ted Carpenter
Feb 3, 2008
E6K-Dubb, DeRay Davis, Vargus Mason, Earthquake
Feb 10, 2008
E7David Arnold, Gerard, Timmy Hall, Rasheed
Feb 17, 2008
E8Malik S.,David Raibon,B. Cole,Gerald Kelly
Feb 24, 2008
E9Damon Williams, Sean Larkins, B-Phlat, TuRae
Mar 2, 2008
E10Marcus Combs, Ali, Chris Thomas, Alex Scott
Mar 9, 2008
Storyline
Def Comedy Jam is a HBO television series produced by Russell Simmons. The series had its original run from July 1, 1992 to January 1, 1997. The show returned on HBO's fall lineup in 2006. Def Comedy Jam helped to launch the careers of several African-American stand-up comedians.
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